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Food recall warning

Undeclared peanuts in Wally & Molly Salt Water Taffy

Starting date:
January 28, 2011
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Allergy Alert
Subcategory:
Allergen - Peanut
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
416 Candies Inc. (Suckers Candy Co.)
Distribution:
National
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
6211

Advisory details

Ottawa, January 28, 2011 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to peanuts not to consume Wally & Molly Salt Water Taffy. The affected product contains peanuts which are not declared on the label.

The affect product, Wally & Molly Salt Water Taffy, is sold in 190 g packages bearing UPC 6 28162 81013 0. There are no lot codes on the packages.

This product has been distributed nationally.

There has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of this product.

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to peanuts.

The CFIA is working with the importer to have the affected product removed from the marketplace.

Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations

613-773-6600